Grandpa Bolles could have said this......

"In this world of sin and sorrow there is always something to be thankful for; as for me, I rejoice that I am not a Republican. " ~H.L. Mencken

Most family events as I grew up were accompanied by heated political discussion, remarks and all out shouting matches with his brothers and sisters. Although many of the arguments were not logical or factual...nevertheless, they were lively. Mom, on the other hand, just stayed out in the kitchen and cooked, trying to stay out of their way. I could hear him dancing in heaven at the results of the last election.
I think I took after Mom at Thanksgiving time....making sure the cranberry salad was not left in the refrigerator by mistake, and the turkey was stuffed with sage dressing, apples, onions and parsley. As they got older, the discussions were gentle...shall we draw names for Christmas, how many kids would participate in the "fish pond" fracas and who will make Aunt B's Watergate salad or Grandma's plum pudding? Although my ears love a good hearted discussion of politics....pundits be damned....pass the turkey!